We are a rapidly growing technology company that supports corporate and public sector clients with world-class IT services, solutions and products. Our thinking is award-winning. We carry the highest accreditations from technology and software leaders. And our data centre is second to none, holding Government Official Status.

We pride ourselves on having a different view and a better answer. The last year has seen exciting changes within our business, including the launch of our new brand and new digital platforms, ensuring we’re better able to support our business in delivering exceptional solutions to our customers.

The Operations Team are responsible for ensuring the ordering and delivery of supplies, materials and equipment within a quality controlled environment. We are now recruiting for an Operations Administrator to join our busy team on a full time basis. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this is an ideal role for a candidate with previous purchasing/logistics and/or scheduling experience looking for more responsibility in a fast paced environment.

The Operations Coordinator Opportunity:

We are now recruiting for an Operations Coordinator to join our busy team. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this is an ideal role for a candidate previous purchasing experience looking for more responsibility in a fast paced environment.

You will be responsible for validating orders, raising purchase orders, chasing outstanding orders, coordinating delivery and logistics with both internal and external agencies, production scheduling and other administrative duties. The ideal candidate will be proactive, have an eye for detail and have with excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills with a “can do” attitude.

Operations Coordinator Key Responsibilities:

+ Request quotes from suppliers and place subsequent purchase orders
+ Quality check and validate orders
+ Liaise with internal and external departments to resolve delivery issues
+ Communicate and update order status within the business
+ Maintain ETAs, proactively highlighting slippages internally
+ Update and maintain internal reports
+ Develop/maintain good supplier relationships
+ Coordinate customer equipment builds with the internally based Configuration Team
+ Coordinate logistics with internal departments such as Sales Support
+ Liaise with international shipping partners for orders outside of the UK
+ Provide administrative support to Operations Manager and Team Leader

Operations Coordinator Required Skills & Experience:

+ Must possess strong administrative skills, preferably gained within a supply chain environment
+ Previous purchasing/logistics and/or scheduling experience
+ Previous experience of dealing with invoices and orders
+ Previous customer service experience
+ Analytical perspective of data
+ Proficient in MS packages including Word, Excel and Outlook with computer skills for browser based applications
+ Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders through a variety of different mediums, with the ability to articulate solutions clearly and methodically
+ The ability to maintain and build relationships both internally (with colleagues in other departments) and externally (with suppliers);
+ the ability to work calmly and methodically under pressure
+ Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills
+ Ability to self-motivate and manage own workload
+ Accuracy and attention to detail
+ Proactive in approach with a flexible attitude
+ Team player – understands the importance of collaborative working
+ Educated to A -Level standard or equivalent.

+ Must have the right to live and work in the UK
+ Must have access to own transport due to location
+ Full training and support will be given, including support towards the CIPS qualification

To Apply:

Please include a covering letter (which includes salary expectations) along with your CV outlining the skills and experience that make you the ideal candidate for this position.

We look forward to hearing from you!

You may have worked in the following capacities:
Supply Chain Coordinator, Supply Chain Administrator, Purchasing Coordinator, Buyer's Assistant, Purchasing Administrator

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